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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on July 16, 2026.
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PERSIAN GULF
US approves new arms packages for Saudi Arabia, Kuwait amid war on Iran
The US has expanded its Persian Gulf military buildup with nearly $2.5 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait amid aggression against Iran.
INTERVIEWS
'Evil axis escalates war on Iran in violation of MoU'
An author & university professor says that the evil axis escalates the war on Iran in violation of the MoU.
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi Arabia seeks mediation with Yemen amid rising tensions: Report
Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeks mediation with the Sana’a-based Yemeni government amid concerns that a fresh wave of violence between the two sides could be unleashed.
PALESTINE
German journalist says Israeli prison guards raped her to 'break our will'
Pro-Palestinian German journalist Anna Liedtke says Israeli prison guards rape detainees with the systemic intention to "break" their will.
INTERVIEWS
US aggression against Iran blatant violation of law, MoU: Iran FM spox
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says that the US aggression against Iran is a blatant violation of international law and the MoU.
DEFENSE
Iran to neutralize US regional interference, maintain Hormuz control: Army
Iran’s Army says the country will continue to counter US interference in the region and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
SPORTS
Iran snatches mixed team gold at 2026 Taekwondo World Cup
Iran claimed the gold medal in the mixed team event at the 2026 World Taekwondo World Cup Team Championships after defeating Russia in straight rounds in Thursday's final in Chuncheon, South Korea.
FOREIGN POLICY
US military brass mulling war of aggression on Cuba: Report
Washington eyes military aggression against Cuba, signaling Trump’s readiness to open a new war front.
PALESTINE
Hamas retained much of its military power despite genocide: Israeli military report
Analyses carried out by the Israeli regime’s security apparatus have revealed that the armed wing of Hamas resistance movement has retained much of its military power.
REPORTS
More anti-immigrant murders by ICE spark nationwide protests
Since January 2025 the United States has waged an anti-immigrant crackdown which seems likely to permanently tarnish its claims of being a beacon of human rights.
CONVERSATIONS
Continued US aggression against Iranian territory proves military strength is the sole deterrent: MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker says the continued US aggression against the Iranian territory, despite the MoU, prove that military power is the only effective way to deter Washington.
DEFENSE
Iran warns to target all infrastructure in region if its infrastructure attacked
Iran’s top military command unit warns that it will strike every remaining infrastructure in the region if its infrastructure attacked.
DEFENSE
Iran targets US radar, air defense systems in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran’s Army launches drone strikes against US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.
POLITICS
Yemen condemns UK’s ‘hostile’ move to ban IRGC
Yemen strongly condemns the British government's “hostile” decision to ban the IRGC, praising the elite military force for defending Iran.
REPORTS
Israel’s engine oil ban threatens to halt vehicles, generators in Gaza
Israel continues to restrict the entry of engine oil needed to keep vehicles and generators running.
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Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on July 16, 2026.
REPORTS
Inside Iran’s landmark Sana'a flight that broke Saudi siege on Yemen
For more than a decade, Yemen's skies have remained largely sealed off.
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